Questions You Should NOT Ask During the First Interview

Questions you should NOT ask during the first interview: tips for recent graduates!

It is quite normal wanting to know every single detail about a possible job position. However, there are certain questions that posed during the first interview, could be considered inappropriate and that might ruin your
first approach with the employer.

First, it is very important not to make obvious questions, whose answers could be easily found looking at the company website.

Besides this, it is essential to avoid questions that refer to the possible benefits you might have. Wait to receive an actual offer before you clarify your salary, vacation, and insurance. Once you have been offered the position, you can concord and negotiate these details with the employer.

Lastly, there is nothing worse than interviewing someone that speaks too much. A candidate who asks too many questions does not make a good first impression, showing a too high of a self-esteem or that you are very nervous.

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